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Winter Fuel Payment withdrawal - what you need to know

17 Sep, 2024by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Energy Crisis Supporting Statements, Energy Prices, Event, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning

From winter 2024/2025, households in England and Wales will no longer be entitled to the Winter Fuel Payment unless they receive Pension Credit or certain other means-tested benefits. 

Go Green West Norfolk Fund - Deadline: Friday 15th November 2024

19 Aug, 2024by Clare FianderFunding, West Norfolk

Go Green Grants of up to £8,000 are available to village halls, community buildings, and sports halls in West Norfolk.  Applicantions must be from constituted groups directly responsible for the management of the community building.  Grants can cover up to 75% of project costs to make energy efficiency improvements to the building.

Celebrating Volunteers Week

22 May, 2024by Caitlin MackayInformation, advice and guidance, Volunteering

Volunteers Week is running from the 3rd - 9th June 2024!

A banking blackout for charities? Why a collective voice is important

23 Nov, 2023by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Knowledge Base

Nationally it appears that tighter banking restrictions coupled with a sustained period of financial inactivity due to the pandemic has led to a change in banking practice in relation to charity banking services provided to VCSE groups and organisations. 

Energy prices and charities

31 May, 2022by Clare FianderEnergy Prices

Community Action Norfolk are becoming more concerned with the energy price rise and the impact it is having on not only individuals, but on charities and village halls. That is why we are launching a campaign to raise awareness of the issue and to advocate for change.  

CANConnect - Combating social isolation and loneliness in Breckland and North Norfolk

03 Aug, 2021by Steve NunnBreckland, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Press Release, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

CAN is working in partnership with Future Projects in combating social isolation in the Breckland and North Norfolk districts of the county.  We'd be grateful if those reading this and living or working in Breckland or North Norfolk could share this information - especially to anyone you know who may be interested in volunteering. Thank you.

The Desert Rats Association - finding funding for commemoration

21 May, 2021by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Case Study, Funding, Heritage

The Desert Rats Association is raising money to build a new memorial to the men and women who have served in the division from 1940 to the modern day. To do that they needed funding, and lead fundraiser Beverley Cooper - a campaigner and fundraiser of many years’ experience and standing -turned to CAN for further advice and direction. 

Charities and community organisations – closing down vs other options: Part 2 - Ashwellthorpe

20 May, 2021by Steve NunnCase Study, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

This is Part 2 of last week's article about other options when Charities and Community Organisations might be considering closing down.  You can read Part 1 here.

Charities and community organisations – closing down vs other options: Part 1

13 May, 2021by Steve NunnCase Study, News Article, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities

More than 60 per-cent of community groups across England and Wales have been forced to reduce their services or close completely because of the pandemic, whilst two-thirds say need has increased in their communities. Closure can, however, be a positive move however, often arising from positive circumstances. And there are often other options. 

Mental health Awareness and wellbeing in the VCSE workplace

12 May, 2021by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Mental health

It’s Mental health Awareness Week this week, 10th – 16th May, which is a good time to reflect on the importance of wellbeing in the workplace.  

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